Each Saturday morning at Solstice is dedicated to community service. Many times we have found that community service allows our students to get out of their own heads and focus on others. We will often have students who have had a hard week in therapy or school and are feeling pretty down when they head into the service event. By the end of the service, their spirits have been lifted and they have a far better attitude about what they are going through. Recently autumn team spent some time picking apples and were able to create happiness and community through their work. Read what our Recreation Specialist has to say about the event:
I don’t know about you but when I was a teenager the last thing that made me happy was physical labor. My Dad and Grandfather always had a long list of chores and tasks for me to do and often my Saturday’s would be filled with hard work. Looking back however, I appreciate all that work and find myself the happiest when I am working hard.
It is a bit different here at Solstice. While sometimes there are a few individuals who might be having a hard time that day, usually our girls are thankful to be working hard and giving back through service. This Saturday we were back at the Green Urban Lunch Box (GULB) farm in Layton, Utah. We have been working with GULB for several years to help them provide fresh, local food for those in need in our community. What is great about working with GULB is that our girls get to see the whole process of food growing; from preparation and planting in the Spring, maintenance throughout the Summer and finally the harvest in the Fall. Today we were out apple picking in the sunny, warm fall weather.
As I was looking through the pictures from today, I was struck by all the smiles I saw in the images. The girls were working side-by-side, holding ladders for each other and look content in their work. I love seeing these moments of peace and calm in our girls because I know how hard they work on themselves most of the time. Ultimately, when we are working hard and have a good purpose for that work, we can find happiness in the simplest of tasks.
To learn more about Solstice and how we use community service to enrich our students, give us a call at 801-444-0794.
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